Joined the Australian Army Band as a musician in 1984 and has held numerous appointments including OC of bands located in Adelaide, Melbourne, Band of the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Band of the Royal Military College Duntroon and the Defence Force School of Music. LTCOL Rogers was appointed CO DFSM in Jan 19.
Dustin is an Army Reserve Captain within 9 Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery. He is currently undertaking a Reserve Forces Foreign Exchange with the District of Columbia National Guard whilst posted to Washington DC in his civilian role with the Australian Public Service. As an Army Officer, Dustin has completed multiple periods of full time service, including deployments on border security operations and Defence Assistance to the Civil Community.
The 16th Aviation Brigade (16 Avn Bde) is an aviation brigade of the Australian Army. The 16th Aviation Brigade currently commands most of the Australian Army's aviation units.
Formed on 2 April 2002 from the amalgamation of the Aviation Support Group and the 1st Division's Aviation unit, it is headquartered in Enoggera, Queensland with units based throughout Australia.